Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Podalia orsilochus (Cramer, [1775])
Family: Megalopygidae
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Identification: The forewings are white, the markings light olivaceous brown. There is a small black spot at the base below the median and a broad median shade, darkest along the upper portion of the cell, crossed by whitish shades between the veins and limited by a broad white post-medial line, which is followed by cuneiform streaks and spots. There is also a terminal row of spots between the veins. The hindwings are white, the space below the cell and inner margin shaded with olivaceous brown. There are also some faint terminal spots. (Wikipedia)
Wing Span: 65 mm (Wikipedia)
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Taxonomy Notes: BOLD now places this sp. in subfamily Megalopyginae, which is not yet in the BAMONA database.
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Observation date: Feb 27, 2023
Submitted by: David Hilmy
Region: Stann Creek District, Belize
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Dec 14, 2023
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